Month: August 2024

Oil Theft: Still the Same Old Story by Olusegun Adeniyi

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In an interview with Financial Times published last Friday, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu sounded more upbeat about the Nigerian oil and gas sector than he was two and a half years ago. As an industry player, Elumelu had lamented in March 2022 that the reason Nigeria could not meet its OPEC production quota “is not because of low investment but because of theft, pure and simple!” At the same period when oil companies were shutting down production, a former Seplat Energy CEO, Mr Austin Avuru stated that…

Friday Sermon: Do Not Hide The Truth Because Concealing The Facts Destroy Your Nation! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In The Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful   All praises and thanks be to Allah, and peace and salutations be upon the Messenger of Allah, his noble household, his companions and all those who follow him with excellence till the Day of Judgement.   Dear brothers and sisters! Prophets are human beings, who were chosen by Allah to preach the same, universal message: Believing in one Allah. Prophets guided their nations to reform their morals and purify their souls. This growth was achieved through commands and…

Ganduje complains as Tinubu tips him for ambassadorial appointment

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly tipped Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for ambassadorial appointment in “any African country”.   Recall that Ganduje was appointed as the National Chairman of the ruling party on August 3, 2023, following the forced resignation of Abdullahi Adamu.   According to a Daily Nigerian report, the President first delegated Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate to break the “bad news” to Ganduje.   The report explained that the ambassadorial offer was aimed at saving him from the…

APC North-Central stakeholders renew call for Ganduje’s sack, seek return of National Chairmanship seat to region

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The North Central stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, have renewed their calls for the return of the national chairmanship position to the region. Daily Nigerian reports that former Governor of Kano State Abdullahi Ganduje was appointed national chairman of the ruling party in August 2023, following the resignation of Abdullahi Adam. The appointment sparked agitation from the North Central stakeholders who claimed their position was unjustly given to Mr Ganduje, who hails from the North West region. Addressing a press conference on behalf of the stakeholders in…

FCT CP decorates newly promoted Assistant Superintendents Of Police … charges them to be professional in discharging duties

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police FCT CP Benneth C. Igweh yesterday, 14th August 2024 at the Command Headquarters decorated Six hundred and twenty (620) Inspectors serving in the Command to the substantive rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP11).   In his address, the CP appreciated the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Service Commission for the meritorious promotion. While extending his hearty congratulations to the newly promoted officers, the CP charged them to sit up and handle professionally the responsibilities and challenges that come with the new ranks they have…

Tourism Parliament unveils Executive Tourism Mice in Abuja …… hails President Tinubu for listening to yearnings of stakeholders

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Tourism Parliament,a conference of Stakeholders in Tourism sector today in Abuja launched Executive Tourism Mice also known as ‘Destination Nigeria Governors Conference’ The Executive Mice which was unveiled at an annual event with the THEME: TOURISM AS A CATALYST FOR JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION: A CALL TO ACTION FOR NIGERIA GOVERNORS,had in attendance relevant stakeholders in Tourism sector, which included Honourable Minister of Tourism,Mrs Lola Ade-John who was represented her Special Adviser, Kelvin Ikegwuonu Former DG Nigeria Tourism Development Commission,Hon.Sally Mbanefo,Director General, National Institute For Hospitality And Tourism,NIHOTOUR,…

Promoters of Nigeria Law Society to face prosecution over commencement of operations without CAC registration

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Corporate Affairs Commission has requested the Attorney General of Federation’s Fiat to Prosecute promoters of Nigeria Law Society. In a letter sighted by this medium, the CAC sought the AGF’s consent as provided by section 174 of the 1999 constitution pursuant to section 104 sub-section 2 of the criminal justice act 2015. In the letter signed by the Registrar-General/CEO CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, the Commission to requested for formal consent to generally prosecute criminal offences committed under the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 3 of 2020. It added…

Breaking: NJC recommends Kekere-Ekun as new CJN

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The National Judicial Council (NJC), during an unexpected closed-door meeting on August 15, 2024, has proposed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria. Additionally, the NJC recommended 27 others for appointment as judges to the state high court, in the ongoing session Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the current Chief Justice, is set to retire on August 22, 2024, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.   More details to follow…

Court orders seizure of 3 Nigerian presidential jets in France and Switzerland

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A French court has granted an order for the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Federal Government of Nigeria.   The court’s decision was coming as part of a lawsuit filed by Zhongshan, a Chinese company, to ensure the payment of a $74.5 million compensation award.   The company had a business dispute with the Ogun State government, which led to this significant legal action, sources familiar with the matter have told Premium Times.   The three seized jets include a Dassault Falcon 7X at Le Bourget airport…

2024 Hajj Subsidy Scandal : EFCC detains NAHCON Chairman, Secretary, recovers 314,098 Saudi Riyal

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s Secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora. The two top officials, Arabi and Kontagora, are facing investigation and detention over alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion allocated for the 2024 Hajj subsidy. According to EFCC sources, preliminary investigations have uncovered potential financial irregularities and abuse of office. The subsidy, meant to alleviate the financial burden on Nigerian pilgrims, has been mishandled, sparking concerns about the transparency and…